Author Archives: Wally

Slow Cooking

Crushing you slowlyWatch this video on YouTube Have you been to the Wednesday night BJJ class yet?  You should come.  It is a party not to be missed.  Everyone who comes is guaranteed a turn being on the receiving end … Continue reading

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Get In or Stay Out

You're not left handed either?Watch this video on YouTube Stick drills are tough.  They’ve got a stick and you don’t.  It’s a huge range advantage and they are almost certainly going to try and maintain that advantage for as long … Continue reading

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Wait, They Can HIT Me?

Get offa me!Watch this video on YouTube As a system, we try to continually emphasize practicality.  Things need to work in order to stick around in our style.  If they don’t work, we should discard them and change them out … Continue reading

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No Gi

No gi class 5.3.16Watch this video on YouTube What is the difference between regular BJJ class and no Gi BJJ class?  Simple: you wear a Gi in the regular class and you don’t in the no Gi class. The more … Continue reading

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Being a Good Partner

Switching rolesWatch this video on YouTube Rule #1 of being a good partner: meet them where they are at.  If you have a higher skill than your partner, work to find a pace that gives them challenge. One of the … Continue reading

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